{"id":119128,"date":"2025-02-06T16:31:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T11:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=119128"},"modified":"2025-02-07T16:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T11:32:40","slug":"powerplay-store-to-provide-intl-standard-equipment-to-athletes-jahangir-khan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-sports-news\/powerplay-store-to-provide-intl-standard-equipment-to-athletes-jahangir-khan\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerplay store to provide int\u2019l-standard equipment to athletes: Jahangir Khan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 :Squash legend and former World Champion Jahangir Khan has emphasized the need for athletes to have access to international-standard sports equipment to enhance Pakistan\u2019s sports ecosystem.<br \/>\nHe said that high-quality gear is essential for athletes to perform with confidence and focus. In today\u2019s digital era, sports equipment of global standards can now be easily acquired through quality online platforms, said a press release issued here on Thursday.<br \/>\nKhan made these remarks at the launch ceremony of Powerplay Sports\u2019 online store at Legends Arena, Karachi. The event was attended by Omar Saeed, CEO of international sports equipment brand Combaxx Sports, Farah Saeed, Vice President of the Softball Federation of Pakistan, Zubair Macha, General Manager of Combaxx Sports, and Saad Asif, Director of Powerplay Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Extending his best wishes to Powerplay Sports, Khan highlighted that the availability of international brands manufacturing cricket, squash, padel tennis, taekwondo, judo, karate, and softball equipment will allow young Pakistani athletes to access world-class gear within the country.<br \/>\nHe expressed hope that athletes, especially young sports enthusiasts, would greatly benefit from Powerplay\u2019s store.<br \/>\nOmar Saeed, CEO of Combaxx Sports, announced that all internationally certified Combaxx Sports products would be available on the Powerplay store.<br \/>\nFurthermore, as a technical partner, Combaxx Sports will sponsor two athletes (one male and one female) annually for overseas training. Additionally, an annual awards ceremony will be held to honor Pakistani athletes who win medals at the national and international levels. In collaboration with Powerplay Sports, a women\u2019s sports event will also be sponsored each year.<br \/>\nSpeaking at the event, Saad Asif, Director of Powerplay Sports, remarked that their store would promote the message of \u2018Healthy Athletes, Strong Pakistan\u2019 nationwide.<br \/>\nThrough their platform, federations and associations will be able to procure kits and sports gear at discounted prices for various events, including international championships, national championships, inter-provincial competitions, training courses, and coaching clinics held in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 :Squash legend and former World Champion Jahangir Khan has emphasized the need for athletes to have access to international-standard sports equipment to enhance Pakistan\u2019s sports ecosystem. 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